Blake’s Omaha Chili

Step 1/8

• ¼ lb ground beef

Sauté beef in some butter/oil, then take beef out of pot

Step 2/8

• ¾ tbsp butter
• ¼ onion
• ¼ bell pepper

Sauté veggies till soft, add in garlic half way through this step

Step 3/8

• 1 tbsp garlic

Return beef to pan and add garlic

Step 4/8

• 1½ oz tomato paste
• 4 oz canned crushed tomatoes
• 4 fl oz water

Add liquids, use canned tomatoes first to deglaze the pan some. Use as much water as needed

Step 5/8

• ¼ tsp white pepper
• ⅜ tbsp chili powder
• ½ tbsp oregano
• ¼ tbsp sweet paprika powder
• ½ tsp thyme
• ¼ bay leaf

Add spices; adjust salt, pepper, spice as needed

Step 6/8

Bring to boil then reduce heat to low and Simmer 1 hr covered

Step 7/8

• ¼ canned black bean drained
• ¼ canned kidney bean drained

Add beans and return to low simmer

Step 8/8

Adjust seasoning as needed and add your favorite toppings and sides.